| ID | 139096 |
| Title Proper | Controlled warfare |
| Other Title Information | how directed-energy weapons will enable the US military to fight effectively in an urban environment while minimizing collateral damage |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Davis , Stephen D |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | US military operations are increasingly conducted within urban environments and with these operations come the risk of increasing the number of civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. The use of non-lethal weaponry, such as directed-energy weapons, is one method for minimizing collateral damage. This method enables US military forces to effectively fight within urban environments through force escalation capabilities. Using a series of historical examples and future scenarios for urban warfare, this article highlights deficiencies affecting military capabilities in military urban operations, addresses the consequences of collateral damage, assesses the effectiveness of directed-energy weapons in military urban operations and encourages further funding, research and integration of non-lethal weaponry, such as directed-energy weapons, within the US military. |
| `In' analytical Note | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol. 26, No.1; Feb 2015: p.49-71 |
| Journal Source | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol: 26 No 1 |
| Key Words | Non-Lethal Weapons ; Directed-Energy weapons ; Collateral Damage ; Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) ; Rules of Engagement ; Active Denial System ; Non - Lethal Optical Disruptor ; Long Range Acoustic Device ; Radio - Frequency Vehicle Stopper ; Distributed Sound and Light Array |